| Unit name | Psychological Research Methods (Conversion) 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSYCM0081 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Contu |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
NA |
| School/department | School of Psychological Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
In this unit, students will be introduced to the experimental approach to conducting research in psychology. They will learn about and practice designing valid experiments, as well as approaches to collecting, analysing and reporting experimental data.
The aims of this unit are to:
On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:
A 'flipped classroom' model of instruction will be employed, wherein students will be expected to engage with video lectures, readings and practical activities prior to each week’s live synchronous class. The classes will focus on reviewing students' progress on the practical activities (facilitated by a Q&A and a short in-class assessment) and completing the tasks necessary for the successful execution of an experimental class research study. Students will write up this study and submit it for assessment at the end of unit.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Students will receive regular formative feedback via their engagement with learning activities dispersed throughout the unit. Participation in these formative activities will assist students' progression toward the unit's ILOs.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Students must pass the Research Report and make a reasonable attempt of the in-class exercises and critical evaluation for the award of credit.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PSYCM0081).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
